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cd5_2NR · 10-12-2006, 11:15 PM

1. i started out with the sockets..they were an extra set from my OEM ones..i cut them off since my blackhousing only requires 1 set...also ive heard of people using sidemarker bulb sockets too...

2. picked up some 194's at walmart...mines were clear--but you can buy them in amber or find them at any autoparts store that has them colored...

3. picked up a toggle switch at walmart for 1.99 or so...
mines is a light up one...i prefer the non-lit ones though

4. next...removed bumper...bumper support ( 4 bolts )...then grill...then headlights...

5. then i found a spot to drill/dremel...this is about your only option due to the inner housing angles and what not...but im sure you could find a spot elsewhere...
also...the driver side headlight...you might run into some issues with the windshield wiper fluid tube thingy....where you refill the window cleaner...i had to disconnect mine and move it out of the way...so right now its sorta just hanging there...

i used a drill to make the hole..then used these dremel bits....the cone shaped one is what i used to enlarge the hole...then i used the other tool to make the grooves to fit the socket in...just make sure to check fitment while sanding the edges out so it wont end up too big...

and this is what i finished up with...

heres what your cutout should look like...
some sockets will use 3 notches...the 194's are normally 2 which make it easier..you should end up with something like this...( note--one of the notches should be bigger than the other )

here's what they look like from the front...

6. next step was to prewire everything to make sure everything worked...
the toggle switch is labeled... ACC - POWER - GRND, some are in different order

then i hooked up the toggle switch and found a location to mount it...from here you have several options on wiring...i wired my toggle switch ( POWER ) to the cruise control button's hotwire...( RED WIRE ) which is also connected to the battery and a
relay...the ACC which is accessory, was hooked up to the 2 socket's RED WIRE...and of course..the GRND--i just found a ground...

heres where i mounted mine...

i ran a test...turn on battery...flip the switch..and your 194's should be lit...

here are some pics of them shortly after...
just the city lights on...

with the parking lights...

with the lower lights on....

and here are more night pics from earlier...some requested more...

Modified by cd5_2NR at 2:40 PM 5/9/2007

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importfanatic17 · 10-12-2006, 11:33 PM

What are city lights?

thatasiankidtony · 10-12-2006, 11:35 PM

I think sorta like parking lights, the new Preludes have something similar to that I think?

tchen415 · 10-12-2006, 11:44 PM

i think they look like they are on but do not project light out.

Krisgh15 · 10-13-2006, 12:28 AM

Kool man I always wanted to do this. Please post those pics once u get it all wired up

cd5_2NR · 10-13-2006, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0EkNEE415

i think they look like they are on but do not project light out.

yeah...like the ludes...look like a dim light...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krisgh15

Kool man I always wanted to do this. Please post those pics once u get it all wired up

yeah...finishing it up today...i hooked them up just to see what they'd look like and they came out pretty decent...

TheMuffinMan · 10-13-2006, 09:37 AM

I'm digging it, not a huge fan of the light up switch, but the exterior looks good!

Charlie Moua · 10-13-2006, 10:04 AM

great job..

ClimaxCRX · 10-13-2006, 10:08 AM

I guess these would be similar to day time running lights? Looks pretty good. Don't think I will be doing it anytime soon, but it doesn't look bad. Nice work

cd5_2NR · 10-13-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMuffinMan

I'm digging it, not a huge fan of the light up switch, but the exterior looks good!

yeah...me neither...they break a lot...it was the only switch they had at walmart...

i usually use the regular ones that dont light up...

wcsh86 · 10-13-2006, 12:59 PM

What kind of bulbs? A little more details, please?

Looks good.

CBL9 · 10-13-2006, 01:07 PM

Aren't true city lights only come on when the "parking" lights are on. On my old EG Civic 92-95, I had purchased real JDM headlights, which are glass and do not have the nipples on them So when I wired up the city lights I spilced into my parking lights. Then in the EG the corner lamp technically only lights up when the signal is on, it is off when the head lamps are on since the JDM sidemarker lights come on with the city lights. So I used two 1156 conectors over my old 1157s and wired the corner lamps to come on when signals come on.

To some it all up:
City Lights should be on when our parking lights are on. yet our corner lights should be off. Tail lamps should be on.

CBL9 · 10-13-2006, 01:08 PM

Also, the city light bulbs are 194s

cd5_2NR · 10-13-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBL9

Aren't true city lights only come on when the "parking" lights are on.
To some it all up:
City Lights should be on when our parking lights are on. yet our corner lights should be off. Tail lamps should be on.

yeah...i guess that means i dont have TRUE city lights...
i wanted control of them thats why i wired them to a switch...

Honda_Accord · 10-13-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cd5_2NR

yeah...i guess that means i dont have TRUE city lights...
i wanted control of them thats why i wired them to a switch...

exactly, lol must be in control

awesome job man, just do a full write up if ya wanted, then get them to link it up in the faq's

CD8coupeSiR · 10-13-2006, 05:33 PM

very well done man, i was thinking of adding city lights to my headlights too, but didnt know how they would look, but by the looks of them here, i think i might do it too.

1lowsol2 · 10-13-2006, 06:27 PM

that shit is sexy!

momstaxi · 10-13-2006, 06:38 PM

sweet, do any 5g accords come with citylights from the factory? i was sad because mine didnt

rollercosta123 · 10-13-2006, 08:52 PM

they look good

pos_cd5 · 10-13-2006, 09:33 PM

looks great man

how much did this all end up costing? you should definately do a write-up and have them make it a sticky.

tiNnNy · 10-14-2006, 12:07 AM

nice

SneezinCD5 · 10-14-2006, 07:10 AM

I guess this would be a good thing to do if you were doing a DIY black housing. Looks good though.

You ever run into anyproblems with your bumper lights being on all the time? Heard it can melt the housing.

cd5_2NR · 10-14-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneezinCD5

I guess this would be a good thing to do if you were doing a DIY black housing. Looks good though.

You ever run into anyproblems with your bumper lights being on all the time? Heard it can melt the housing.

yeah...i heard of that happening...and mines don't stay on all the time..ha ha..i have a switch for that too...i dont ever leave them on...

Quote:

Originally Posted by pos_cd5

looks great man how much did this all end up costing?

i really didnt spend shit...when i bought the blackhousing...it uses only 1 corner bulb vice the 2 OEM...so i had a extra set of sockets...cut those off..

bought a switch for 1.99...thats about it..and have some wires...

Hcivic88 · 10-14-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battle23

do a write up

what did you use for the socket and plug for the city lights?

The extra 194 socket he had from his corner lights. these sockets are pretty much all universal, any auto parts store should carry them, ot just steal some from a wrecking yard.

CD8coupeSiR · 10-16-2006, 07:56 AM

momtaxi non of the 4g or 5g came with city lights.

10-12-2006, 11:33 PM	#2
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10-12-2006, 11:44 PM	#4
tchen415 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 147	i think they look like they are on but do not project light out.

10-13-2006, 01:07 PM	#12
CBL9 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Penfield, NY Posts: 299	Re: (wcsh86) Aren't true city lights only come on when the "parking" lights are on. On my old EG Civic 92-95, I had purchased real JDM headlights, which are glass and do not have the nipples on them So when I wired up the city lights I spilced into my parking lights. Then in the EG the corner lamp technically only lights up when the signal is on, it is off when the head lamps are on since the JDM sidemarker lights come on with the city lights. So I used two 1156 conectors over my old 1157s and wired the corner lamps to come on when signals come on. To some it all up: City Lights should be on when our parking lights are on. yet our corner lights should be off. Tail lamps should be on. __________________ 2008 Pilot EX-L - Boat Hauler - Nimbus Gray Pearl 2007 BMW 335i - Weekend Toy - Crimson Red Clear 2006 Accord EX-L - Daily Driver - Alabaster Silver Metallic 1993 Accord SE - Winter Beater - Cashmere Silver Metallic (213K reliable miles)

10-13-2006, 01:08 PM	#13
CBL9 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Penfield, NY Posts: 299	Re: cd5/6 with city lights...pics... (cd5_2NR) Also, the city light bulbs are 194s __________________ 2008 Pilot EX-L - Boat Hauler - Nimbus Gray Pearl 2007 BMW 335i - Weekend Toy - Crimson Red Clear 2006 Accord EX-L - Daily Driver - Alabaster Silver Metallic 1993 Accord SE - Winter Beater - Cashmere Silver Metallic (213K reliable miles)

10-13-2006, 05:33 PM	#16
CD8coupeSiR Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: el paso, tx, u.s Posts: 159	very well done man, i was thinking of adding city lights to my headlights too, but didnt know how they would look, but by the looks of them here, i think i might do it too. __________________ CD Squad Member#53 http://www.myspace.com/elmannyfresh http://atomicoptions.com

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10-13-2006, 06:38 PM	#18
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10-13-2006, 08:52 PM	#19
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10-13-2006, 09:33 PM	#20
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10-14-2006, 07:10 AM	#22
SneezinCD5 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paint'n $hit from FL 2 GA Posts: 1,851	Re: cd5/6 with city lights...pics... (cd5_2NR) I guess this would be a good thing to do if you were doing a DIY black housing. Looks good though. You ever run into anyproblems with your bumper lights being on all the time? Heard it can melt the housing.

10-16-2006, 07:56 AM	#25
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